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Highlighting Events Around the World Paris 2024 Paralympics showcased amazing talents like Timothy Hodge in action during the Swimming event. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Yagi left a devastating impact in the Philippines as a dog looked out from a flooded home. On the other side of the globe, wildfires ravaged Brasilia’s National Forest as captured by a drone. Lastly, Pope Francis conducted a Holy Mass in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing solace to many. These events, happening on September 5, 2024, shed light on the diversity of challenges and triumphs faced globally. From sports excellence to natural disasters and spiritual gatherings, the world…

In a major development, the Supreme Court is set to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s pleas for bail and his challenge against the CBI’s arrest in the excise policy scam. Kejriwal has filed two petitions challenging his arrest and the denial of bail, following the Delhi High Court’s ruling on August 5. The AAP chief was arrested by the CBI on June 26 and has been fighting legal battles ever since. The top court allowed the CBI to file a counter affidavit and gave Kejriwal time to respond. The hearing, scheduled for today, will be presided over by Justices…

Good morning reader! The Congress government in Himachal has pushed the state into financial ruin and on the verge of bankruptcy, according to a BJP spokesperson. Meanwhile, Congress is in talks with AAP and other parties for an alliance in the Haryana Assembly elections. Center has given full powers to the Delhi LG to form authorities like the Delhi Commission for Women. Stay updated on the latest political news across India. Last Updated : 04 September 2024, 03:10 IST Highlights 08:4004 Sep 2024 BJP leader’s nephew shot dead in UP’s Sultanpur 08:4004 Sep 2024 No account of 58% water being…

The West Bengal Assembly has passed the state anti-rape Bill, known as the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024’. This legislation aims to enhance protections for women and children by updating and introducing new provisions related to rape and sexual offenses. A key difference between this new anti-rape Bill and the anti-rape provisions in the recently implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 laws is the severity of punishments. The Aparajita Bill imposes rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of the convict’s natural life or death, whereas the Bharatiya Nyay…

In today’s news, a drone captured an image of moored boats in the River Sava’s inlet in Belgrade, Serbia, where the water is covered with thriving algae due to warm and polluted conditions. Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, Israel, people gathered to protest against the government and show support for hostages kidnapped during a conflict with Hamas. On a more peaceful note, a drone view showcased part of the Guanabara bay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to Green Sea Turtles, highlighting the beauty of nature amidst chaos. Lastly, in Kyiv, Ukraine, an explosion from a Russian missile strike illuminated the…

The controversy surrounding Anubhav Sinha’s series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” has taken a new turn with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting summoning Netflix’s content head over the content. The series delves into the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 by five men who wanted to secure the release of Pakistani terrorists in India. The row erupted as the terrorists used Hindu identities during the hijacking, a point of contention in the show. Politicians have divided opinions on the matter, with BJP’s Amit Malviya criticizing the portrayal of the terrorists with non-Muslim names. On the other hand, Shiv Sena…

Hello readers! The day in Indian politics began at a stormy note with Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan claiming in a video that ED team has reached his house and can arrest him anytime. Meanwhile, in Kerala opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to hold a protest in the wake of the recent Hema Committee report. President Droupadi Murmu is on a three day visit to Maharashtra. Stay tuned to DH for latest political updates from all across India. Last Updated : 02 September 2024, 03:16 IST Highlights 02:5502 Sep 2024 No evidence against Amanatullah Khan but ED’s…

Hello readers! Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apologized for the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg, aiming to put an end to the political controversy. As Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections draw near, political parties are actively engaged in wooing voters. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and a delegation of his Cabinet colleagues, Congress legislators, and parliamentarians are set to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to seek approval for prosecution sanction against Union minister H D Kumaraswamy. Stay updated for more political news. Last Updated: 31 August 2024, 03:50 IST ‘Unconstitutional, anti-Muslim,’ AIMIM…

A US court has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, holding the social media platform accountable for the death of a 10-year-old girl. The lawsuit, brought by the girl’s mother, alleges that TikTok recommended a dangerous ‘Blackout Challenge’ to the girl, resulting in her tragic death. The court asserted that the platform’s algorithm played a significant role in suggesting the harmful challenge, stripping away the legal protection typically enjoyed by internet companies for user-generated content. This ruling marks a significant shift in holding social media platforms responsible for algorithmic recommendations. In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court concluded that TikTok’s algorithm…

In a surprising turn of events, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar issued a public apology to the 13 crore residents of the state after a statue of Shivaji Maharaj collapsed. Expressing remorse over the incident, Pawar referred to Shivaji Maharaj as a deity and extended his apologies to the people of Maharashtra. The unfortunate collapse of the statue has sparked a political controversy, with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) calling for the resignation of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. The incident has not only brought attention to the issue of infrastructure maintenance but has…